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Terrace Bay News, 26 Oct 1977, p. 11

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OCTOBER 26, 1977 - TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE 11 Proper home insulation and heat conservation will save you money. This iswhat Ontario suggests tohelpyoucut your home energy costs. What are some of the ways to cut your heating costs? What types of insulation are on the market? How should you choose an insulation contractor? What does "R-value" mean? What is a vapor barrier? Those are just a few of the important questions you'll find answered in free publications now available from the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations and the Ontario Ministry of Energy. The two ministries are cooperating to inform Ontario residents about how proper home insulation ean help offset increasing energy costs, and to point out other ways of conserving energy. Facts about insulation are included in the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations' interesting bulletin "Insulation: Heat in Your House, Money in Your Pocket." It covers such matters as: ® the meaning of R-value and vapor barrier ® proper ventilation ® types of insulation material ® how to check your home for existing insulation ® finding a reliable contractor e information to help you understand the customer-installer contract ® how to check the completed job © For a free copy of the bulletin, write to: Consumer and Commercial Relations/Home Insulation, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 2H6 Other ideas on how to save energy and money are included in the Ministry of Energy's booklet "Energy Conservation: The Choice is Yours." Among the money-saving suggestions: ® lowering daytime and night-time _ temperatures ; ® installing storm doors and windows ® replacingair filters on warm air heating systems once a month ® closing window drapes on winter nights For your free copy, write to: Ontario Energy Conservation Program . Ministry of Energy 56 Wellesley Street -- 12th Floor Toronto, Ontario- M7A 2B7 Larry Grossman, James Taylor, Minister of Minister of Energy Consumer and Commercial Relations Province of Ontario William Davis, Premier

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